The Food Newsletter

Ingredients

2 quarts apple cider (8 cups)

4 strips lemon zest

2 cinnamon sticks

2 whole star anise (optional)

1 teaspoon whole allspice berries

1 teaspoon whole cloves

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring cider, lemon zest, and spices to a boil; cover, and remove from heat. Let steep at least 20 minutes (or up to 4 hours). Ladle carefully into mugs, leaving most of the solids behind.